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      Score manipulation? Seriously? - Senior Staff Software Engineer Samsung Research America Employee Review

      1.0
      20 Sept 2018
      Senior staff software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Work with new tech... and average compensation (no longer competitive in today's hot job market in the Valley). Nothing else really.

      Cons

      A sudden flush o 4-5 stars reviews... around the same date? Damn... you guys must be getting desperate (or probably it was in someone's bonus target to improve glassdoor score?). Here are the issues with SRA: it has a toxic culture, no collaboration between employees, totally incompetent managers and lack of accountability. If you work real hard and get great results: you get fired! If you work hard: you get punished. If you don't work: still get punished or fired It is basically a no-win scenario. Do yourself a favor and steer away from this trap. ps1: In case you are wondering, I left the company way back in 2015 and it was one the best decisions I've made in my career. ps2: only wrote this review because of the shady 4-5 stars reviews recently posted. Shame!

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      Samsung Research America Response
      7y
      Thank you for your feedback. Please know that many things have changed at SRA since 2015. Under new leadership, we are committed to creating a transparent and collaborative environment for all our employees. We are working hard to improve our culture and our employees are noticing the positive change. We absolutely do not incentivize Glassdoor reviews since this is against Glassdoor’s guidelines and it is impossible to manipulate our score in anyway. The issues you list do not reflect the work environment at SRA today and do not represent us as an organization. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with us and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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      5.0
      30 June 2026
      Intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great atmosphere, everyone is very willing to teach and share knowledge. perks like food, campus, etc are really nice too!

      Cons

      Honestly didn't experience any cons!

      5.0
      23 May 2026
      Anonymous contractor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Samsung is a place where you grow quickly — sometimes because you want to, sometimes because you have to. The pace is intense, but the learning curve is unmatched. The people are smart, driven, and genuinely care about building great products. The cross‑cultural environment can be challenging at times, but it also makes you a stronger communicator and operator. If you’re adaptable, curious, and energized by global teamwork, you’ll thrive here.

      Cons

      Priorities can shift overnight, and you need to be comfortable with constant change. Meetings with Korea can stretch your day. Some teams still operate with a top‑down culture, which may feel rigid if you’re used to Silicon Valley‑style autonomy.

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      Samsung Research America Response
      1mo
      Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We always strive to create an environment where employees can grow and learn. We believe that building a truly global workplace helps make our products even more innovative. We are thrilled to learn that you find working at SRA valuable and energizing. Best regards, SRA People Team
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